Common Gull-billed Tern vs Mediterranean Gull
Gelochelidon nilotica compared with Larus melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Common Gull-billed Tern | Mediterranean Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gelochelidon nilotica | Larus melanocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 61.6 cm (24.3 in) | 60.5 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 214.075 g (7.55 oz) | 282.5 g (9.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Common Gull-billed Tern only
None
Mediterranean Gull only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Common Gull-billed Tern
Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull
About These Birds
Common Gull-billed Tern
Common Gull-billed Tern, 35–38 cm, wingspan 76–86 cm, has a broad global range across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Stout black bill adapted for catching crabs, insects, and small vertebrates — atypically terrestrial for a tern. Summers in marshes and steppes; winters on tropical coasts.
Mediterranean Gull
Mediterranean Gull, 36–38 cm, has expanded dramatically since the 1970s, breeding across Europe from the Black Sea to Britain. Pure white body, jet-black hood in breeding plumage — the only gull with entirely white wingtips. Piscivore and invertivore; nests in colonies, often with Black-headed Gulls.